deaths
May 4, 1519
Lorenzo de' Medici, duke of Urbino (born 1492)
Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino
Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici was the ruler of Florence from 1516 until his death in 1519. He was also Duke of Urbino during the same period. A scion of the Medici, his wealth and power saw his daughter Catherine de' Medici become Queen Consort of France, while his recognised but illegitimate son, Alessandro de' Medici, inherited his estate and became the first Duke of Florence.
May 4
May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 241 days remain until the end of the year.